Adkinson Lake

Adkinson Lake is a lake in Stutsman County, North Dakota, and covers about 10.6 acres.

The small size of Adkinson Lake makes quiet casts and short moves more useful than carrying a pile of tackle.

Fish and Baits

For the first look at this small, open lake in Stutsman County, the fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch.

For a quick check of this small, open lake in Stutsman County, begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water.

How to Read the Water

For a quick check of this small, open lake in Stutsman County, make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

While working this small, open lake in Stutsman County, shallow water is worth a careful look in spring and again during fall; bright summer days favor shade, weeds, or deeper breaks; under ice, a small depth change can be more useful than a long move.

A Simple Tackle Plan

When testing depth on this small, open lake in Stutsman County, a medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle.

After choosing a bank on this small, open lake in Stutsman County, record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.